NEW DELHI: India could be playing a vital role in China's transition to private ownership of land. In a meeting that was kept secret, a high-level Chinese delegation led by its vice-minister for legislative affairs of the state council is understood to have met top officials of India's legislative department here to understand and frame a robust law for China, giving 'individual rights on land to people in both rural and urban areas'.

"Land dispute settlement, compensation, legal and policy protection on house ownership and inheritance were some of the issues discussed," sources said.